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oxytocin · Medicine question

Is oxytocin contraindicated in women with placenta praevia or vasa praevia?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, oxytocin is contraindicated in women with placenta praevia or vasa praevia.

Sources for this answer

Oxytocin 10 IU/ml Concentrate for Solution for InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 4Document updated 17 September 2019

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